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Startup Shareholder Agreement
"I need a Startup Shareholder Agreement for my South African fintech company that's planning to raise Series A funding in March 2025, with specific provisions for employee share schemes and protection of our trading algorithm intellectual property."
1. Parties: Identification of all shareholders and the company, including registration numbers and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including company formation, business purpose, and existing shareholding structure
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Detailed definitions of terms used throughout the agreement and interpretation rules
4. Share Capital and Certificates: Details of authorized and issued share capital, classes of shares, and share certificate provisions
5. Shareholders' Rights and Obligations: Core rights and obligations of shareholders, including voting rights and dividend entitlements
6. Board of Directors: Composition of board, appointment/removal procedures, and decision-making processes
7. Shareholders' Meetings: Procedures for calling and conducting shareholders' meetings, voting requirements
8. Share Transfer Restrictions: Limitations on share transfers, including right of first refusal and tag-along/drag-along rights
9. Pre-emptive Rights: Shareholders' rights regarding new share issues and anti-dilution provisions
10. Exit Provisions: Procedures and rights for company sale, IPO, or other exit events
11. Confidentiality: Protection of company and shareholder confidential information
12. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes between shareholders
13. General Provisions: Standard contractual terms including notices, amendments, and governing law
1. Employee Share Scheme: Details of any employee share ownership plan, relevant for startups planning to offer equity to employees
2. Intellectual Property Rights: Specific provisions for protection and ownership of IP, crucial for technology startups
3. B-BBEE Provisions: Specific requirements for B-BBEE compliance and maintaining B-BBEE status
4. Founder Commitments: Special provisions for founder shareholders including non-compete and commitment periods
5. Investment Rights: Special rights for investors including information rights and board representation
6. Dead Lock Provisions: Specific procedures for resolving deadlock situations in decision-making
7. Management Provisions: Detailed provisions regarding day-to-day management and operational decision-making
8. Dividend Policy: Specific rules and procedures for dividend declarations and distributions
9. Share Valuation: Methodology for valuing shares in various transfer or exit scenarios
1. Schedule 1: Details of Shareholders: Complete list of shareholders with their shareholding details and contact information
2. Schedule 2: Share Capital Structure: Detailed breakdown of share classes, rights, and current allocation
3. Schedule 3: Reserved Matters: List of decisions requiring special majority or unanimous shareholder approval
4. Schedule 4: Tag and Drag Rights Procedures: Detailed procedures for implementing tag-along and drag-along rights
5. Schedule 5: Deed of Adherence: Template for new shareholders to agree to the terms of the shareholder agreement
6. Schedule 6: Company Business Plan: Initial business plan and key milestones (if applicable)
7. Schedule 7: Share Valuation Methodology: Detailed methodology for share valuation in different scenarios
8. Appendix A: Board Resolutions: Template board resolutions for key corporate actions
9. Appendix B: Key Performance Indicators: Specific KPIs for monitoring company and management performance
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Agriculture Technology
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Mining Technology
Retail
Professional Services
Media and Entertainment
Transportation and Logistics
Real Estate Technology
Legal
Corporate Finance
Executive Leadership
Board of Directors
Compliance
Corporate Governance
Investment
Business Development
Company Secretariat
Risk Management
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Company Secretary
Legal Counsel
Corporate Lawyer
Investment Manager
Venture Capital Partner
Startup Founder
Managing Director
Board Member
Corporate Governance Officer
Compliance Officer
Investment Director
Business Development Director
Chief Operating Officer
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